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AN UNUSUAL IRISH PAINTED PINE SETTLE-BED FOR CHILDREN
Lot 459

AN UNUSUAL IRISH PAINTED PINE SETTLE-BED FOR CHILDREN

LATE 19TH CENTURY

Fermé25 February 2014

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AN UNUSUAL IRISH PAINTED PINE SETTLE-BED FOR CHILDREN
LATE 19TH CENTURY
With original paint, pale panels within darker borders, the seat unhinging to fold forward to form a box-bed
36 in. (92 cm.) high; 48 in. (122 cm.) wide; 19 in. (48 cm.) deep excluding feet

The Dr. Bill Cotton Study Collection of Regional Furniture, Christie's South Kensington, 12 November 2003, Lot 63

Note du spécialiste

Settle beds were common in Irish houses after 1850, but more usual for adults. Many have several layers of paint but this example is unusual in having only its original paintwork. Also unusual are the weighted iron hanging feet on the front which allow for the bed to sit level on the floor when folded down. The sledge feet keep the bed raised above floor level.